Home birth for musician Ani DiFranco
Singer/songwriter Ani DiFranco, 35, welcomed her first child, a baby girl, in New York.
Her website makes the happy announcement:
“ANI’S BUNDLE OF JOY ARRIVES…
We’re happy to report that Ani gave birth to a 7 pound, 8 ounce little girl, Petah Lucia, at her Buffalo home early Saturday morning, January 20. Mother and baby are both healthy and happy. Welcome to the world, Petah!”
The father is rumored to be boyfriend Mike Napolitano.
Would you consider having a home birth, like DiFranco? I like the thought of giving birth at home, where you are comfortable and surrounded by everything that is familiar. However, I think it would be hard for me to relax and enjoy the experience thinking that I may not have the proper equipment if something went wrong.
cat said,
January 23, 2007 @ 5:44 pm
i have given birth at home - twice. both my girls were born at home and in birthing tubs. it was the greatest experience. i gave birth to my older son in the hospital - no complications - and can honestly say i was way more comfortable at home…:)
Mandie Graham said,
April 16, 2007 @ 9:57 am
Please review the statistics, natural childbirth with a midwife is as safe or safer than being in a stressful hospital environment. The scientific data paired with thousands of stories, like the one above, show that women should give birth in the way they choose, and that pregnancy and birth are natural, beautiful things, not medical conditions. So, please, do the research and make the decision that is right for you.